against the grain »
Unwillingly, reluctantly. It went much against the grain with him, i.e. it was much against his inclination, or against his pluck.
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be at one's beck and call »
To be in the position of serving someone in any way they desire, usually unwillingly.
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bring it on »
Used to indicate one's willingness to accept a challenge, confront a threat, etc.
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deep pockets »
An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
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don't look at me »
A response indicating that one is not willing or able to perform a task.
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if you love somebody, set them free »
One should be willing to let go of someone they love if they truly love them.
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life's a bitch »
An expression of acceptance of misfortune.1950, Joy Davidman, Weeping Bay, page 184:She'd have been willing enough to use them, poor dead little bitch. Life's a bitch. Life's a bad joke.
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no pain, no gain »
One must be willing to endure some inconvenience or discomfort in order to achieve worthwhile goals.
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on sufferance »
Unwillingly agreed to or barely tolerated.
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running on empty »
Losing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.
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sit through »
To unwillingly stay seated until the end of an event.
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stick in the mud »
A person unwilling to participate in activities, often because he or she believes the activity is not wholly kosher; a party pooper.
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the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak »
(proverbs) For much as one wishes to achieve something, the frailties of the human body often make it impossible.
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the straw that broke the camel's back »
A small and seemingly insignificant addition to a burden that renders it too much to bear; the small thing which causes failure, or causes inability or unwillingness to endure any more of something.
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tight-lipped »
Unwilling to divulge information.
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